Ford Ranger 2011-2015 used car review

The Ford Ranger is big and sturdy. It has an enormous amount of interior and load space.

Richard Edwards
Richard Edwards
Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group
Exterior , 4 out of 5 Drive , 4 out of 5 Safety , 5 out of 5 Value , 3.5 out of 5 Interior , 3.5 out of 5

Overall score , 4.0 out of 5

The good
  • Spacious, comfortable interior with car-like features
  • The best steering and handling in the ute market
  • Powerful 3.2-litre diesel makes for good performance
The not-so-good
  • Concerns over durability when towing heavy loads
  • ‘Sync’ infotainment system complicated and clunky

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2013 Ford Ranger XLT Hi-Rider

Price

$25,000 to $50,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

3.2-litre five-cylinder turbocharged, 147kW/470Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Six-speed manual, rear-wheel drive

Safety rating

Five-star ANCAP

Servicing

15,000km or twelve months

Spare wheel

Full size wheel

Fuel economy

8.4-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Diesel

Length

5359mm

Width

1849mm

Height

1815mm

Towing capacity

750kg (unbraked), 3500kg (braked)

Turing circle

11.8m

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